PRESS RELEASE – Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport confirms its excellence and once again obtains the first prize at the National Top of Companies Gala organized by the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Cluj-Napoca, November 11, 2026: During the 33rd edition of the National Top of Companies Gala organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania, on November 5, 2026, Cluj International Airport obtained 1st Place in the national ranking of companies evaluated by this prestigious institution, based on the economic results of 2025. 

 

The award received represented a new first place on the podium of national companies in the Large Enterprises category, "Service activities ancillary to air transport" group, Services domain.

 

Organizing the National Top of Companies is not only an obligation that falls to the National Chamber by Law, but also an integral part of the business culture in our country. 

 

This award granted by the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an institution with over 160 years of activity, is all the more honorable given the fact that, following the application of multiple and rigorous criteria, only the most performing companies from all sectors of activity of the Romanian economy have received such recognition.

 

Since 2007, Cluj International Airport has been awarded by the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for excellence in business, involvement and participation in the institution's activities. Also, over time, Cluj International Airport has always ranked among the top national companies, obtaining 3rd Place in 2008 and 1st Place in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025 in the top of the Chamber's member companies, in the Large Enterprises category, Services field.

 

Mr. Alin Tișe, President of the Cluj County Council, stated: "We are pleased that the investments and efforts made to develop Cluj International Airport are confirmed today by a new distinction obtained at national level. This achievement honors Cluj County and demonstrates that performance, vision and long-term investments transform Cluj International Airport into a benchmark of excellence at national level. Cluj County Council will continue to support the projects necessary to modernize and expand the airport infrastructure, to consolidate the strategic position of Cluj Airport as the main air gateway of Transylvania and an important driver of regional economic development."

 

Mr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of Cluj International Airport mentioned on this occasion: "Success in business only comes through a lot of hard work, and this prestigious award represents the successful management of airport activity, as well as a recognition of the constant efforts made by the entire Cluj International Airport team based on professionalism, vision and excellence in the development of the largest regional airport in Romania."

 

Mr. David Ciceo, Director General of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, he mentioned: "This new recognition for Cluj International Airport from the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry demonstrates once again that we are a benchmark and a model of good practices worth following. This award completes the impressive track record of the Cluj airport, appreciated at national level. We continue our infrastructure development plans through the project to expand the Arrivals Terminal, extend the runway, and modernize airport facilities, in order to increase operational capacity, improve operating conditions, and ensure a high level of comfort and safety for passengers from the entire Transylvania region."

 

We recall that 2025 was the year in which Cluj International Airport recorded a historic passenger record (over 3,58 million) and remains the first regional airport to surpass the 3 million passenger milestone in a calendar year.